* [[FirstGirlWins First Guy Wins]]: Played with, as both contenders for Hikage are "first guys." Hinata was the first person who "noticed" Hikage, the first to confess to her, and the first love interest introduced. But ''Black Rabbit''--[[spoiler:revealed to be Teru]]--is Hikage's first friend, the first to support her, and knew her first. [[spoiler:And while Hinata was introduced before ''Black Rabbit'', Hinata and Teru were introduced into the series ''at the same time''. In the end, Hikage chooses to be with Hinata instead of Teru.]]

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* [[FirstGirlWins First Guy Wins]]: FirstGirlWins: Played with, as both contenders for Hikage are "first guys." Hinata was the first person who "noticed" Hikage, the first to confess to her, and the first love interest introduced. But ''Black Rabbit''--[[spoiler:revealed to be Teru]]--is Hikage's first friend, the first to support her, and knew her first. [[spoiler:And while Hinata was introduced before ''Black Rabbit'', Hinata and Teru were introduced into the series ''at the same time''. In the end, Hikage chooses to be with Hinata instead of Teru.]]

* InSeriesNickname: Hikage Sumino is known as Suminon by one of her classmates. She is also known as Sunflower online. The same goes for Mega Pig (Aoi Nanjo) and Black Rabbit [[spoiler:who is Teru, from an instance when Hinata compared him to the popular but lonely black rabbit kept at their elementary school.]]* ItsASmallNetAfterAll: The only explanation as to how Black Rabbit and Mega Pig found Hikage's tiny picture blog.

* GenericCuteness: Despite the many scenes showing off her long, elegant hair and sparkly eyes, lots of girls claim Hikage is average-looking.* InSeriesNickname: Hikage Sumino is known as Suminon by one of her classmates. She is also known as Sunflower online. The same goes for Mega Pig (Aoi Nanjo) and Black Rabbit [[spoiler:who is Teru, from an instance when Hinata compared him to the popular but lonely black rabbit kept at their elementary school.]]* ItsASmallNetAfterAll: The only explanation as to how Black Rabbit and Mega Pig found Hikage's tiny picture blog.

* RedOniBlueOni: Although both men are called "the two suns" by their schoolmates, Teru is red and usually a loud, enthusiastic extrovert who is always surrounded by many people (Rd Oni). By contrast, Hinata is blue.serious and demure, and can rarely say "no" to girls' requests.

None of her classmates appear to notice her, and it seems as though she'll never make friends. She's constantly in the shadows, and her only source of contact is [[FriendingNetwork blogging]], where she is ''Himawari'' and her online friends ''Black Rabbit'' and ''Mega[=PIG=]'' cheer her on to make new friends. ''Black Rabbit'' assures Hikage that she can change her world, but Hikage isn't so sure.

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''I'm Here!'' [[note]]Koko ni Iru yo! in Japanese[[/note]] is a {{shojo}} manga series by Creator/EmaToyama. The manga was serialized in the shojo manga magazine ''Nakayoshi''. The series ended with five volumes released by Kodansha under the imprint Kodansha Comics.

Hikage Sumino has [[ExtremeDoormat zero]] [[ShrinkingViolet presence]]. \n\nNone of her classmates appear to notice her, and it seems as though she'll never make friends. She's constantly in the shadows, and her only source of contact is [[FriendingNetwork blogging]], where she is ''Himawari'' and her online friends ''Black Rabbit'' and ''Mega[=PIG=]'' cheer her on to make new friends. ''Black Rabbit'' assures Hikage that she can change her world, but Hikage isn't so sure. sure.

''I'm Here!'' [[note]] Koko ni Iru yo! in Japanese[[/note]] is a {{shojo}} manga series by Creator/EmaToyama. The manga was serialized in the shojo manga magazine ''Nakayoshi''. The series ended with five volumes released by Kodansha under the imprint Kodansha Comics.

* [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse What Happened To The Mouse?]]: Hikage never did seem to send ''Black Rabbit'' and ''Mega[=PIG=]'' the stuffed animals. It's explained in a short comic that Hikage sleeps with the stuffed animals because she can't sleep by herself. HilarityEnsues when Hinata and Teru find out.* [[WhenSheSmiles When He Smiles]]: Mega Pig is described as this.

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* [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse What Happened To The Mouse?]]: WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Hikage never did seem to send ''Black Rabbit'' and ''Mega[=PIG=]'' the stuffed animals. It's explained in a short comic that Hikage sleeps with the stuffed animals because she can't sleep by herself. HilarityEnsues when Hinata and Teru find out.* [[WhenSheSmiles When He Smiles]]: Mega Pig WhenSheSmiles: [=MegaPIG=]'s offline identity is described as this. a shy guy who appears to be very cold/aloof. His classmate (and secret crush) kept on pulling weird antics to try and make him smile, to no avail.

* ADarkerMe[=/=]{{GIFT}}: ''Mega[=PIG=]'', who is often mean and rude but occasionally nice, lies to Hikage and tells her that he's "Male. From Osaka. Weight: 200kg. My middle looks like of like face." As it turns out, his real name is Aoi Nanjou and [[spoiler:he's actually a {{megane}} {{bishounen}} ShrinkingViolet who]] wants to get his SchoolIdol classmate Hiyori Kurasawa to like him.

* ArmorPiercingSlap: In a flashback to when Teru was a child, following his parents arguing to divorce, Teru's mother slaps Teru and claims that their marriage would have been [[YouShouldHaveDiedInstead easier without him]], leading Teru to believe his parents' divorce was his fault.* BettyAndVeronica: ''Black Rabbit'' (Betty; Hikage's first friend who has always supported her) and Hinata (Veronica; the seeming "unattainable" popular guy) for Hikage, [[spoiler:though when ''Black Rabbit'' is revealed to be Teru--and given Teru's somewhat abrasive personality--it can be interchangeable; Hinata can be the Betty (for his pleasant personality) and Teru can be the Veronica (for his jerk-like tendencies).]]* [[spoiler: [[BigDamnKiss Big Damn Hug]]]]: Between Hinata and Hikage.

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* ArmorPiercingSlap: In a flashback to when Teru was a child, following his parents arguing to divorce, Teru's mother slaps Teru and claims that their marriage would have been [[YouShouldHaveDiedInstead easier without him]], leading Teru to believe his parents' divorce was his fault.* BettyAndVeronica: ''Black Rabbit'' (Betty; Hikage's first friend who has always supported her) and Hinata (Veronica; the seeming "unattainable" popular guy) for Hikage, [[spoiler:though when ''Black Rabbit'' is revealed to be Teru--and given Teru's somewhat abrasive personality--it can be interchangeable; Hikage.* BettyAndVeronicaSwitch: Despite being a SchoolIdol, Hinata can is actually very friendly and gentle. Black Rabbit [[spoiler:revealed to be the Betty (for Teru]] demonstrates tough love to show his pleasant personality) and Teru can be the Veronica (for his jerk-like tendencies).]]* [[spoiler: [[BigDamnKiss Big Damn Hug]]]]: support.%%* BigDamnKiss: Between Hinata and Hikage.

* IdiotBall: [[spoiler:Aya makes Teru think that Hinata is forcing Hikage to choose between Teru and Hinata, and then fools Hinata into thinking Teru's making Hikage choose the same way. Teru and Hinata come to blows over this, and not once do they realize the obvious fact that it's a hoax.]]

''I'm Here!'' [[note]] Koko ni Iru yo! in Japanese[[/note]] is a {{shojo}} manga series by EmaToyama. The manga was serialized in the shojo manga magazine ''Nakayoshi''. The series ended with five volumes released by Kodansha under the imprint Kodansha Comics.

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''I'm Here!'' [[note]] Koko ni Iru yo! in Japanese[[/note]] is a {{shojo}} manga series by EmaToyama.Creator/EmaToyama. The manga was serialized in the shojo manga magazine ''Nakayoshi''. The series ended with five volumes released by Kodansha under the imprint Kodansha Comics.

* SchoolIdol: Hinata and Teru are the female students' idols. They are often described as being the "suns" in the classroom.* SittingOnTheRoof: One of the chapter artworks features Hikage and her friend Arisa doing this.

* StalkerWithACrush: Don't you dare try to get close to Hinata, or Aya and her friends will make your life hell.* TheIdiotFromOsaka: Mega Pig acts like one online. [[spoiler:Subverted when you find out he's more of a ShrinkingViolet.]]* TheRival: Teru is Hinata's love rival for Hikage's affection.

* [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse What Happened To The Mouse?]]: Hikage never did seem to send ''Black Rabbit'' and ''Mega[=PIG=]'' the stuffed animals. It's explained in a short comic that Hikage sleeps with the stuffed animals because she can't sleep by herself. HilarityEnsues when Hinata and Teru find out.

* [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse What Happened To The Mouse?]]: Hikage never did seem to send ''Black Rabbit'' and ''Mega[=PIG=]'' the stuffed animals. It's explained in a short comic that Hikage sleeps with the stuffed animals because she can't sleep by herself. HilarityEnsues when Hinata and Teru find out.

* AccidentalMisnaming: Due to her absolute lack of a presence, on the occasions when characters actually notice Hikage they usually get her name wrong. [[ExtremeDoormat She doesn't correct them though]].

* MyNameIsNotDurwood: Due to her absolute lack of a presence, on the occasions when characters actually notice Hikage they usually get her name wrong. [[ExtremeDoormat She doesn't correct them though]].

Reason: My Name Is Not Durwood has been split. Bad examples and those not fitting other tropes are being removed.

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